Stalker
The internationally bestselling Killer Instinct series returns with a terrifying new thriller: Detective Joona Linna—recently back from compassionate leave—reunites with hypnotist Erik Maria Bark in a search for a seemingly unassailable sadistic killer.
The Swedish National Crime Unit receives a video of a young woman in her home, clearly unaware that she's being watched. Soon after the tape is received, the woman's body is found horrifically mutilated. With the arrival of the next, similar video, the police understand that the killer is toying with them, warning of a new victim, knowing there's nothing they can do. Detective Margot Silverman is put in charge of the investigation, and soon asks Detective Joona Linna for help. Linna, in turn, recruits Erik Maria Bark, the hypnotist and expert in trauma, with whom Linna's worked before. Bark is leery of forcing people to give up their secrets. But this time, Bark is the one hiding things.
Years before, he had put a man away for an eerily similar crime, and now he's beginning to think that an innocent man may be behind bars—and a serial killer still on the loose….
Lars Kepler
Lars Kepler is the pseudonym of the Swedish writing duo Alexander and Alexandra Ahndoril, a pair whose collaborative genius has redefined Scandinavian crime fiction. Under this name, they've created one of the most thrilling and suspenseful series in modern crime literature, centered around Detective Joona Linna. Their stories are known for their relentless pace, intricate plots, and a chilling exploration of human nature’s darkest corners.
The couple began writing together after their shared passion for crime novels led them to merge their individual talents—Alexandra’s keen psychological insights and Alexander’s experience in writing thrillers. Their first book, The Hypnotist, immediately captured the attention of readers and critics alike, launching the Joona Linna series into the international spotlight. Since then, the duo has continued to captivate audiences with their ability to craft complex characters, nail-biting suspense, and twists that leave readers breathless.
Killer Instinct
Also known as Joona Linna.
In the shadowy corners of Stockholm, a new breed of killer emerges—a chilling figure whose every move seems calculated and every murder meticulously planned. Killer Instinct is a pulse-pounding crime thriller series that dives deep into the minds of both hunters and prey, where nothing is as it seems, and every twist is designed to leave you breathless.
Killer Instinct consists of ten books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
